Lionel Messi, who joined Barcelona as a 13-year-old kid, explained the matter in a heart-breaking tone, “With Financial Fair Play, Barcelona could not grant me what I wanted and deserved. I recommended they fund my contract by selling the Camp Nou, but for some reasons Barcelona officials valued the club more than me. When I received the word, I was heartbroken and our relationship was done.”

On the other side, Cristiano Ronaldo said he was pleased to welcome Lionel Messi aboard and that he was looking forward to receiving Messi’s support from the wing.

Meanwhile, Barcelona is expected to replace Lionel Messi with Leicester City star Jamie Vardy, who will be mentored by Uruguay star Luis Suarez.